SoulCalibur IV - (10.17.08) - Vader/Yoda DLC set to release on 10/23 [400 points]

April 16, 2008 - Namco Bandai Editor's Day Trailer

New Soul Calibur IV Trailer:

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/32926.html

From the trailer:

What's within your soul?

Damnation - Nightmare
Redemption - Siegfried
Deliverance - Ivy
Duty - Hilde
Domination - Raphael
Courage - Cassandra
Pride - Yun-seong
Honor - Taki
Retribution - Maxi
Truth - Sophitia
Corruption - Cervantes
Strength/Vengeance/Power - Mitsurugi
Purity - Xianghua
Greed - Astaroth
Fear - Darth Vader
Hope - Yoda



April 16, 2008 - New Online Info - Customizable Attributes

http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/867/867148p1.html

Characters will also be fully customizable, and you'll be able to win or purchase new pieces of clothing and armor for them to wear. These changes will actually influence the attributes of your fighter and will be reflected in battle. So when you hop online to face off against other gamers, you can either have a standard match or a special one, which allows you to bring your upgraded characters into the ring.


So we have Standard Online Matches and Custom matches where you can bring your upgraded characters to fight. Sounds really cool. Like RPG'ish in a way. And that was an awesome trailer. All of the trailers have been really good so far but this one is great.

And is it just me or did they change some of the faces? A few of them made me do a double take. Ivy, Cassandra, and Taki all looked a little different to me. Or am i just imagining things?
 
I hope you can still use customized characters in the standard mode, just without any bonus effects. I guess they've let you use the custom weapon models in previous SCs' normal modes, so I'm optimistic.

I just realized I can't remember them explicitly saying whether create-a-character is coming back. That would be a huge disappointment if it's not there. Not enough to stop me from getting this, but I was really surprised how much time I spent using it SC3.
 
[quote name='metaly']

I just realized I can't remember them explicitly saying whether create-a-character is coming back. That would be a huge disappointment if it's not there. Not enough to stop me from getting this, but I was really surprised how much time I spent using it SC3.[/quote]

Agreed, to not have the ability to create your own character would just be a huge step back for me. I enjoyed making my own characters, so I hope it's there.

Characters created include: :)
-Link from Zelda
-Ryu from Street Fighter
-Ken from Street Fighter
-Pope John Paul II
-Xenia: Warrior Princess
-freakyzeeky, lol
-Micheal Jackson
 
[quote name='freakyzeeky']Characters created include: :)
-Link from Zelda
-Ryu from Street Fighter
-Ken from Street Fighter
-Pope John Paul II
-Xenia: Warrior Princess
-freakyzeeky, lol
-Micheal Jackson[/quote]

Oh boy... don't make me post my own incredibly nerdy list of CACs.
 
My friend made Jesus in that thing... basically unstoppable.

I countered it with MR. Touch... a cape wearing, speedo wearing, red lipstick man who fought with tamborines.
 
[quote name='hankmecrankme']I'll prolly pass on the SCIV CE. Why is it that CE's are getting more expensive? Have people shown a willingness to pay even more for a game? Just wait for the X720 and PS4, when regular games are $69.99 and the CE's are $99.99.[/QUOTE]

Heh, are you kidding? At this rate we'll be seeing $100 Collector's Editions this gen. And some of them are good, but if we end up seeing a $120 package that comes with just the game and a making of dvd I may have to pass.
 
As long as most of this crap is optional and I can still play Soul Calibur like it was meant to without finishers and armor and whatever other crap they want to throw in I can deal with it. I'm still probably gonna pick it up on day one.

I just wish more of the news we're getting would be about stuff I actually care about. Come on already, let me know if Hwang is back motherfuckers! My favorite character in the original Soul Calibur has been getting screwed in every game since then. Yun-seong has always been a shitty substitute and having Hwang as a bonus character in 3 just doesn't cut it.
 
[quote name='metaly']I hope you can still use customized characters in the standard mode, just without any bonus effects. I guess they've let you use the custom weapon models in previous SCs' normal modes, so I'm optimistic.

I just realized I can't remember them explicitly saying whether create-a-character is coming back. That would be a huge disappointment if it's not there. Not enough to stop me from getting this, but I was really surprised how much time I spent using it SC3.[/QUOTE]

What could be REALLY cool would be some sort of trading, or better yet, online data base of created characters, ala Halo's file sharing. Trade with friends, or download the best rated ones online.
 
[quote name='akilshohen']I hope there's some characters that haven't been announced. Where's rock?[/QUOTE]

Word on the street is, there are 2 more triple character set announcements to go.

Talim, Yoshimitsu, and Setsuka

Rock, Hwang, Li Long


These are just rumors right now but who knows. We know that Yoshi and Talim are confirmed already though.
 
[quote name='Rei no Otaku']Li Long? Isn't he dead?[/quote]

It does not matter anymore.

Darth Vader and Yoda.

I wish they would put in Abe Lincoln's Corpse.

I would dig that.
 
[quote name='InuFaye']

I wish they would put in Abe Lincoln's Corpse.

I would dig that.[/QUOTE]


Please dont give Namco ideas. It can only lead to trouble.
 
fuck, I can see that. Give Lincoln like a sword an hella angst and you got yourself a force to be reckoned with.

It seriously would be a lot cooler than throwing Star Wars characters in...
 
capdan_03_04_06_3.jpg


How about an abe lincoln with guns.

I got your emancipation proclamation right here, bitch. Four score mothafucka.
 
[quote name='Rei no Otaku']I'm still waiting for a Koei game that involves American history. Washington tearing through the Redcoats with a giant sword.[/quote]
aren't they coming up with one based on a european war?

not like american history wouldn't be a bad idea, it's almost the same

3kingdoms: england, france, usa
nanman: indians

lu bu: benedict arnold
zhugeliang: ben franklin
liu bei: george washington
sun ce: lafayette
cao cao: king george III

ah, what a lovely game
 
[quote name='sleepy180']Word on the street is, there are 2 more triple character set announcements to go.

Talim, Yoshimitsu, and Setsuka

Rock, Hwang, Li Long


These are just rumors right now but who knows. We know that Yoshi and Talim are confirmed already though.[/QUOTE]

I forgot all about setsuka. What about the bird dude from SC3? and who's the boss? Inferno?
still not enough real SC characters
 
[quote name='Rei no Otaku']I'm still waiting for a Koei game that involves American history. Washington tearing through the Redcoats with a giant sword.[/quote]

They made the 'Liberty or Death' game for the 16-bit systems years ago... ;)
 
[quote name='kainzero']aren't they coming up with one based on a european war?[/QUOTE]
You're thinking of Bladestorm. Which came out awhile back, and isn't really like the DW games. It's more of a sequel to the Kessen series.
 
[quote name='Rei no Otaku']You're thinking of Bladestorm. Which came out awhile back, and isn't really like the DW games. It's more of a sequel to the Kessen series.[/quote]
for some reason i thought you said bonestorm. featuring thrillho.

still looking forward to sc4 though. i've never really gotten into an sc before. last time i played my friends i went 0-50. and i'm not THAT bad. i don't think =)
 
April 18, 2008 - New Interview with Katsutoshi Sasaki by 1up

http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3167434&p=4

1UP: In Japan, you recently revealed two guest characters, Scheherazade and Angol Fear, each designed by a famous manga artist. But those characters haven't been promoted in the U.S. and aren't in the playable demo here today...will they still be in the U.S. game?

Katsutoshi Sasaki: Yes, they will definitely both be in the U.S. version as well.



1UP: Will we see even more guest characters from other manga artists in the game?

KS: Yes, there are a few more characters from manga artists and other famous illustrators, too.



1UP: Will these guest characters have their own stages? The Star Wars guys have some pretty nifty arenas...

KS: No, there won't be a stage for each character. In the past we've always made a "home" stage for each fighter, but this time around we're not taking that approach.



1UP: So far, you've only revealed one all-new character who's actually part of the Soul Calibur world, Hilde. We have to wonder, are there any more real Calibur characters in this game?

KS: Yes, we do definitely have more...we still have many things to reveal, actually.



1UP: We also haven't seen anything about a new single-player mode like SC3's Chronicles of the Sword or SC2's Weapon Master Mode...will SC4 have something comparable?

KS: For SC4's single-player game, we're introducing a new mode called Active Matching Battle. This is a team battle mode where you have a pool of characters to choose from who must face a steady stream of opponents in one arena.



1UP: SC4 will also be the first game in the series to offer online play...how's that going? Is everything running OK so far?

KS: We're currently going through lots of trial and error getting the online up and running, and we're testing connectivity between Japan and the U.S. to make sure that everyone can play together with minimal stress or frustration. Another big component of this online experience that I need to mention is the Create-A-Soul mode. This time around, you can create a custom character and introduce it into the online versus mode. What's different is that this time you're not only changing your fighter's appearance, but also their attributes. For example, a certain piece of armor might raise your defense or give you special properties, and a new weapon may give you a stronger attack. It really adds a lot of depth to the online combat.



1UP: How will you acquire these special weapons? Will you unlock them in the game or will you have to purchase them as downloadable content?

KS: We have several different methods for acquiring these weapons and armor: Some will be unlocked by playing through the game, while others will only be available as downloads.



1UP: You announced that the special $80 Premium Edition will offer exclusive downloadable content -- might that stuff be armor and weapons?

KS: Yes, that is definitely a consideration.



1UP: Will the 360 and PS3 premium packs offer different downloadable content?

KS: For Soul Calibur IV, we're trying to make it so that there are no fundamental differences between the two versions. We do have Darth Vader in the PS3 game and Yoda on 360, but that's the only division between the two; the rest of the contents will be identical.



1UP: Are you worried about fan reaction to the addition of Critical Finish moves? People might equate them to Mortal Kombat's Fatalities...

KS: Critical Finishes are fatal attacks that defeat your opponent in one strike, but I'm not worried that fans won't like them because you can't really abuse them. In order to do a Critical Finish, specific criteria must be met -- only players who block frequently will allow their armor to be destroyed, opening them up to a finishing attack. In past games, when players would turtle it slowed the pace of the match down and made it less fun. Now, they're at a major disadvantage because their opponent will be able to punish them for blocking. We're hoping that it inspires players to play more aggressively, using Guard Impacts and Eight-way running to avoid succumbing to these Critical Finishes. Pulling one of these moves off really fills you with a sense of satisfaction...and even if you're a novice player who gets murdered by one, you'll hopefully be so inspired by how impressive the move looks that you'll be motivated to improve your skills.



1UP: Your team definitely appears to be having fun with these Critical Finish moves...we saw Cassandra's and it involves her planting her butt on your face amid an explosion of giant pink hearts. Will these moves go way beyond what we're used to seeing in Soul Calibur?

KS: They all look really cool, and we are designing these moves in a way that reflects each character's true personality and characteristics. And yes, Cassandra's is very cute and innocent...it's probably my favorite one in the game, actually!



1UP: Nearly every veteran character from past games returns here, yet we still haven't seen Setsuka or Rock. Will their fans be disappointed when they play the final game?

KS: Well, we always strive to satisfy all of our fans...and we wouldn't want to disappoint them.



1UP: Both Tekken 6 and Street Fighter IV feature hugely obese fighters...this obviously must be a hot new trend in fighting games, so will you be adding a forklift fatty to Soul Calibur to keep up with your competitors?

KS: We'd definitely consider adding a character like that if people really want it, but it seems that he'd be at a big disadvantage, getting hit from every angle because he's so big.







So. Some good information in this interview. He said alot more characters to come including a few from manga artists, more veterans, and more NEW characters that will fit into the SC universe like Hilde. This is some good news. And it seems the finishers wont be like MK fatalities, but kind of like a counter against turtlers.
 
is this team the same team that made SCII or SCIII??? the old 1up interview sure as hell made a good point in showing that 2 out of 3 of the leads on the game are pretty boys.
 
1UP: We also haven't seen anything about a new single-player mode like SC3's Chronicles of the Sword or SC2's Weapon Master Mode...will SC4 have something comparable?
KS: For SC4's single-player game, we're introducing a new mode called Active Matching Battle. This is a team battle mode where you have a pool of characters to choose from who must face a steady stream of opponents in one arena.
The interviewer asked about an adventure mode, and he responds with tag team? I'm confused. I loved SCII's Weapon Master Mode...
 
[quote name='heavyd853']Well, at least they didn't dirty-whore-up Talim.[/quote]

w00t, see-through pants!
 
[quote name='kainzero']w00t, see-through pants![/quote]
I didn't even notice until I read your post, now I feel dirty...
 
Yes, I take back my statement. They definitely dirty-whore'd up Talim with the see through pants and thong looking thing.
 
actually i kinda like talim's costume

it's like tipping the line between slutty and not so slutty.

that's always been the zone of ultra hotness.
 
I thought that was shorts under the pants. Like her first costume in SC2.
Who is the elf girl created by? I thought she was a new SC character, but I saw something saying she was a guest.
 
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